• Casual Loading
• Work with a caring and professional team
• Essendon Location

Lifestyle Assistant

Arcadia Aged Care – Essendon, VIC

Casual opportunity

About the Role:

We are seeking a Casual Lifestyle Assistant to join our team at Arcadia Aged Care, our 103‑bed Residential Aged Care home in Essendon.

In this rewarding role, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of meaningful leisure and recreational programs for our residents. You will also play an active role in encouraging and assisting residents to participate in activities that enhance their wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

About You:

You are a compassionate and skilled Lifestyle Assistant who thrives in a collaborative, resident-focused environment. You bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for improving the lives of older Australians.

Essential:

• Relevant work experience providing Leisure and health programs, preferably in an Aged Care environment.
• Currently holds, or willing to obtain a current Police Check
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Outlook and Internet Explorer.
• Hold valid Australian Work Rights - Unfortunately we are not currently able to sponsor

Desirable:

• Currently hold, or willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Certificate III in Individual Support or other similar qualification

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Courage.

About Us:

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. 

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — to find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

We offer casual loading, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. 

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.